A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2939233 Details
Epoch: 136 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2940628 epoch_slot_no: 3028 block_no: 2939095 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-08-05 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42db1fff617a53add06396f3d7d5cc2b9a87b742e72897feb9b8d840ff20dad2Block Operator
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